I had one overall criteria and that was could I create additional value and could it pencil. 

Additionally, involve a real estate attorney to ensure the transaction aligns with legal requirements and protects both parties’ interests.

Putting our cash flow at $1,525 on months with no additional expenses.

When I ran the numbers compared to US real estate, the added leverage potential here meant that it was not worth the additional hassle to continue investigating Dubai. 

The intent of getting a sales agent license is to educate myself in Real Estate and create some additional income.If your relationship is such that you need to hide your license, you’d be better off with a different working relationship.  

In our market it is important to make sure they are a licensed broker, carry adequate GL and worker's comp (and name you as additional insured).  

I just moved a kid out last month after just five months in the rental because he was problematic.

In addition to Turbo Tenant, I would suggest that you have a local Realtor list it for rent. 

And make sure to plan for the additional depreciation as well!

But you do have the room sharing.. in Cupertino were you have a huge Asian population I know folks that will put two computer kids in each room for 4 bed house 8 techies and each paying 1k to 1500 a month.. can just about make it work since the houses are 2 mil.